About
Terminal sprays of 4cm flowerheads are produced in late summer and early autumn. A clump-forming perennial to 1.2m with weakly branched stems and mid-green leaves. These have yellow centres and widely spaced petals in light blue-purple, lilac or lilac pink.
About the genus
Galatella is a genus of around 30 species of tall, clump-forming herbaceous perennials found in Europe and Asia. They have narrow, hairy leaves and produce daisy-like flowers during the summer.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toEurope to C Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in open sunny position; may need staking. See staking perennials for further advice
PruningCut back in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, aphids, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay suffer from a leaf spot